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China: A History (Volume 2): From the Great Qing Empire through The People's Republic of China, (1644 - 2009)

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Available in one or two volumes, this accessible, yet rigorous, introduction to the political, social, and cultural history of China provides a balanced and thoughtful account of the development of Chinese civilization from its beginnings to the present day.

Each volume includes ample illustrations, a full complement of maps, a chronological table, extensive notes, recommendations for further reading and an index.

Volume 1: From Neolithic Cultures through the Great Qing Empire (10,000 BCE―1799). Volume 2: From the Great Qing Empire through the People's Republic of China (1644―2009).

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A solid, clearly written and up-to-date account of China's dynastic history, taking note of recent research, and with attention to cultural developments and economic practice. An accessible read, even for first-comers to this highly complex subject; this is an excellent introduction to China that instructors will welcome and students will enjoy. --Michael Loewe, University Lecturer in Chinese Studies, University of Cambridge 1963-1990; Emeritus Fellow of Clare Hall.

Tanner has written an excellent text on Chinese history which offers a fine balance between the traditional and the modern. He also charts a good balance between studies of the elite, government, philosophy and diplomacy and, on the other hand, analyses of ordinary people, economic institutions, social patterns, and folk religion. The book provides a comprehensive view of Chinese culture, including developments in literature and the arts. A generous selection of illustrations facilitates comprehension of and pleasure in the visual arts. Finally, Professor Tanner's consideration of Western contact with China and the attendant problems and gains is judicious and informative. --Morris Rossabi, Distinguished Professor of History, City University of New York

. . . . Tanner writes attractively . . . . He tells many stories of villains and heroes, of tragedy and comedy, of high culture and coarse humour, of wealth and poverty, of feast and famine, of poignant suffering, all of which keep the reader's interest and indeed fascination. It is a heroic tale that he tells and he does this superbly, rejecting myths and misunderstandings that have beset Western views of a complex country. --G.R. Batho, The Historical Association Reviews

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Harold M. Tanner is Professor of History at the University of North Texas.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hackett Publishing Company, Inc. (March 15, 2010)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1603842047
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1603842044
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 16 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches

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Harold Tanner is a native of Princeton, New Jersey. As he grew up, he realised that he had absolutely no desire to have a normal life, job, or career. He received a valuable, but checkered (particularly in terms of grades) education at Friends World College on Long Island and at New England College in Henniker, New Hampshire and Arundel, U.K. During and after a sometimes bumpy academic career, he managed to hitchhike in Scotland and Europe, study in Nepal with the Experiment in International Learning, work on farms, factories, and an orchard, visit India and Thailand, begin learning Chinese, and travel for six months (in 1984) in China. As reality began to close in, he packed himself onto the Trans-Siberian express from Beijing to Moscow, went on to London, and began his studies of Chinese politics, law, and culture at the School of Oriental and African Studies. Nine years later, he had inexplicably spent several years in China, earned an M.A. from SOAS and a Ph.D. from Columbia University, and found a job teaching Chinese history at the University of North Texas. He is still there, and has compromised with normality enought to have a family, a dog, a house, and a stable income. But he still likes to travel. He is the author of two books and is working on two more.

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okharrison.

Very interesting read

Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2019

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So much research has went into the writing of this book.
I definitely have a greater appreciation of Chinese culture.

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P. Ben

Good intro for people who don't know much about it

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Good intro for people who don't know much about it. I'm a specialist in Latin American History, and I think I got to know some of the basics of modern Chinese history through this book. The narrative is not fascinating. Sometimes it focuses too much on details, names and very specific events rather than overall trends and a more conceptual approach. There is really very little about economic history up until after the communist revolution, and even then economic history is deficient. Politics constitutes a major framework for this survey book, but it does not always fully explain the social groups and economic forces behind it. Emphasis on China's self-perception as a declining power in the late nineteenth to mid-twentieth century. Mao's era is also only superficially covered. The dynamics of the cultural revolution are only sketched. Famine is briefly referred to without much depth. The one-child policy and the problem of population explosion are not even developed. Also, the mechanisms that led to the explosive economic growth in the last decades are not explained. Despite all of these issues, I think it gives a good overall impression of the late imperial, republican, and communist period. It's not easy to include so many things in a survey book. I just wished the book had a bit more bite to it, it gets dull at times.

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Short, concise, very informative.

Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2019

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Great read with a lot of insight and information packed into a relatively short read.

Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2018

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Very pleased with the book

Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2015

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This is volume two of one of the best short works on the history of China I have encountered. It is interesting to compare the author's view of events with those of other historians. Well and clearly written. An excellent introduction to a very important aspect of human history that is much neglected in the West.

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Required for college class

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Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2015

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It's a great overview of a very complicated subject.

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Basics of Modern Chinese History

Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2010

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This will give you an overview of the events in Chinese history, but I would not recommend it as the sole source.

If you are studying a class of topics in Chinese history, use this as a supplemental, but nothing more.

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Dr. V.J. Varghese

Can I cancel?

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I am unable to read the kindle edition of this book, as my computer is not enabled with the required devices. In fact, I booked this under the impression that it is the paper back edition of the book. Only now I realize that it is the kindle edition. Can I cancel this order and and place a new order for the paperback edition of the same book. I shall pay the difference in the price.
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Excellent Text for People New to Chinese History

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I will start by saying that I am only half way through this book. And I have virtually no knowledge of Chinese history so pretty much the whole book could be wrong and I wouldnt know the difference. However, I have a history degree and want to grow my understanding of other cultures. This book was on a list of "best survey books on Chinese history" so I bought it. And so far it is really good.
It is a good survey text. The author gives insight into political, social and philosophical/religious forces working within Chinese society during the time periods covered. And puts those forces into a historical context with what happened before and what came after. Basically precisely the kind of overview and depth of analysis that the beginner student needs.
I have read a lot of historical texts and while this is written basically like a text book, it is very approachable. It is not heavy or boring. It is a quick and enlightening read. I highly suggest it for anyone that is looking for a jumping off point from which to begin studying Chinese history or culture.

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